Missouri State

2015: Played in 11 matches for the Bears in his first season in the maroon and white… Recorded a season-high 39 minutes at No. 1 Creighton (Sept. 29)… Tallied two shots on the season: one against Eastern Illinois (Oct. 6) and one in the regular season finale against Central Arkansas (Nov. 7).

Freshman (University of South Carolina): Started in 14 games at primarily the right defender position...Got experience at the forward and outside mid positions as well.

Background: Played four years at Rockwall High School in Texas...Strong midfielder with four years of club captain experience...Honorable mention for All-State his senior year with 20 goals and 15 assists...Named team MVP twice...Guest player with academy team in Poland his junior year.

Personal: Clayton Aubrey Rittershaus is the son of Terry Rittershaus and Karen Hatten...Born September 19 in Livonia, Michigan...Club team won Disney Showcase his junior year… Plans to study finance at MSU.